About Singapuras-Small is Beautiful
Singapura is the Malaysian word for Singapore. The streets of Singapore are the origin of this breed. They are nature's combination of both the ticked coat pattern and the dark brown colour (Sepia Agouti), both of which are indigenous to South East Asia. The Singapura is a smaller than average, shorthaired cat with noticeably large eyes and ears. The light beige colouring is unique and thought by some to be similar to cougars. The tail is normal length, the feet are very small, and the body is smaller, of a medium length and should be muscular. Eyes may be hazel, green or yellow, brilliance preferred. Mature eye colour is not predictable in kittens. The Singapura is slow to develop and will not attain its full size until about 15 to 24 months of age. There isn't much difference in size between mature males and females. Singapuras with their soft gentle voices and their love of human company, add to the charm of having them as family members. The breed was brought into the U.S. in the early 1970s by Hal and Tommy Meadow, expatriates moving home. Early Singapura breeders quickly went to work to establish purebred characteristics such as breeding true, uniformity of appearance, and above all, health and disposition. This careful development of the breed has lead to small numbers of diversified pedigreed cats but one that is widely desired and accepted. In CFA, Singapuras were accepted for registration in 1982 and for championship competition in 1988.
Singapuras were first imported into the UK from USA in 1988.
The Singapura's disposition is that of a "Pesky People Cat," an extroverted, curious, playful but non-destructive cat that insists on helping you with everything. They are very intelligent and interactive with people and remain so even into old age. Disposition is one of their most endearing attributes. If you want a cat geared to "staying on the floor," don't consider owning a Singapura, as they love living on high, whether it be sitting on your shoulder, or on top of a high fridge or cupboard.
